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Anne Allen, Travel Agent in Woodbury, MN

Anne Allen

Woodbury, MN Travel Agent
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Anne Allen

Woodbury, MN · 6 Years of Experience

A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
4.9
(95)
99% Recommended
Anne, from IKP travel helped us plan and book our recent trip to Hawaii. She was super patient (we changed our date of travel, and... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

New Zealand, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Auckland, Rotorua

Interests:

Adventure, Global Travel, Honeymoons, Solo Travel, Luxury

Suppliers:

Delta Vacations, Travel Answers, EVOKE, G Adventures

About Me

twilight at Milford Sound
twilight at Milford Sound

What is it like to plan a luxury trip to New Zealand? Overwhelming — if you try to do it alone. Extraordinary — when someone who knows every layer of this country does it for you. New Zealand isn't one destination. It's dozens of them, stacked on top of each other, each one more spectacular than the last. Getting it right takes more than a great itinerary. It takes knowing which guide, which stream, which night the sky above Aoraki comes fully alive.

That's where I come in.

New Zealand will make you feel things you didn't expect. You'll stand at the edge of Milford Sound and go completely quiet. You'll walk through Hobbiton and feel genuinely transported. You'll drift through the Waitomo glowworm caves and wonder if you've wandered into a dream. And then your private guide will take you to a river in Fiordland that isn't on any map, hand you a fly rod, and the rest of the world will cease to exist entirely.

This is what a custom New Zealand itinerary, planned by someone who understands every corner of both islands, actually feels like.

What I plan for you in New Zealand:

North Island

  • Auckland — a world-class harbour city, gateway to it all, and a destination in its own right
  • Bay of Islands — coastal beauty, rich Maori history, and some of New Zealand's finest boutique properties
  • Rotorua — geothermal wonders, geysers, and immersive Maori cultural experiences including traditional hangi feasts
  • Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata — the Lord of the Rings experience that genuinely lives up to the hype
  • Waitomo Caves — black water rafting and glowworm cave tours unlike anything else on earth
  • Lake Taupo & Huka Falls — breathtaking alpine lake, thundering rapids, and world-class fly fishing
  • Wellington — vibrant capital city, world-renowned food scene, and the Te Papa Museum

South Island

  • Queenstown — adventure capital of the world: bungee jumping, heli-skiing, jet boating, and luxury lodge stays
  • Milford Sound & Doubtful Sound — private fjord cruises through one of the planet's most dramatic landscapes
  • Franz Josef Glacier & Aoraki/Mt Cook — helicopter glacier tours and the darkest, most star-filled skies you've ever seen
  • Abel Tasman National Park — sea kayaking, golden beaches, and untouched coastal wilderness
  • Marlborough & Central Otago — private vineyard tours and world-class Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir tastings
  • Christchurch, Dunedin & the Otago Peninsula — yellow-eyed penguin encounters, wildlife cruises, and a city reborn
  • Fiordland fly fishing — guided private access to rivers most travelers never find

Who is a New Zealand trip right for? The adventure traveler who wants their pulse raised and their breath taken away. The nature lover who needs to stand somewhere so vast and untouched it resets them completely. The fly fishing enthusiast chasing the world's most pristine rivers. The wine and food lover ready to be surprised by how extraordinary New Zealand's culinary scene has become. The family ready for the trip they'll talk about for the rest of their lives. Anyone who has ever looked at a map and felt the pull of the bottom of the world.

New Zealand rewards the well-planned. The logistics are complex, the seasonal windows matter, and the difference between a good trip and an unforgettable one often comes down to knowing the right boutique lodge, the right local guide, and the right night to be in the right place.

I know those things. Let me put them to work for you.

REVIEWS

Rating: 4.9
95 reviews
99% Recommended
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First class service for a once in a lifetime trip!
Reviewed By Lins - Woodbury, MN | Traveled to Oahu Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
Anne, from IKP travel helped us plan and book our recent trip to Hawaii. She was super patient (we changed our date of travel, and had a hard time deciding which island we wanted to go to). Anne, had first hand experience at seveal of the locations she recommended for us to stay. We had specifically requested a hotel that had a kitchenette, and in room washer/dryer. The options she sent us were fantastic, and the location we settled on was amazing. Anne traveled to Oahu shortly before our trip, and picked up brochures that she hand delivered for us to check out. I highly recommend working with Anne for all your travel and vacation needs!
Anne Allen responded
"Thank you! I am so glad you all enjoyed the trip! I look forward to working with you in the future to help you plan more once in a lifetime trips!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Anne is the best!
Reviewed By Julie - Eagan, MN | Traveled to Playa Del Carmen ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
She did an excellent job planning our getaway and answering all my questions with the new travel restrictions.
Anne Allen responded
"Thanks Julie! I am so glad you had a good time!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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First Sandals adventure and it won't be our last
Reviewed By Lisa - Hudson, Wi | Traveled to Jamaica ~ Caribbean
Anne was extremely helpful and attentive throughout the process. Traveling during Covid required additional knowledge and communication on her behalf and she nailed it.
Anne Allen responded
"It was a pleasure to help you plan your trip to celebrate Rick's birthday, and I'm so glad you had such a wonderful time!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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What a trip!
Reviewed By Whitney - Michigan | Traveled to Riviera Maya ~ Quintana Roo ~ Mexico
Anne was so amazing and so helpful! She made everything so easy and was so supportive in helping us throughout the process. The personal touches she provided us were so sweet.
Anne Allen responded
"I am so glad you and Adam had a great trip! You both were great to work with and I am looking forward to working with you again!"
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Business/Vacation
Reviewed By PRada - Eagan MN | Traveled to Oahu Island ~ Hawaii ~ USA
We needed to head to Oahu to take care of business following the death of a family member. We contacted Anne and she took care of arranging all the travel details. This gave us one less thing to worry about. Anne is knowledge about the island and booked us into accommodations that were an easy distance from all that we had to do while on the island.
Anne Allen responded
"I am glad you were able to take care of your family member's estate. I look forward to working with you in the future. "
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certifications & Awards

ASTA is the leading global advocate for travel agents, the travel industry and the traveling public.It is the world's largest association of travel professionals.Our members include travel agents and the companies whose products they sell such as tours, cruises, hotels, car rentals, etc.Expand your world. Go with the pros.
The Book with Confidence logo tells you that this Travel Advisor has direct access to comprehensive resources for safe and healthy travel, available at their discretion for sharing with clients.  This includes vetting the details on the health and safety protocols implemented by each travel provider in order to recommend the ideal itinerary for each client’s unique needs.
The Luxury Leaders Alliance is a unique networking environment for a carefully selected group of luxury advisors that have common experience, skills and mindset. Through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and educational opportunities, these elite advisors are empowered to provide sophisticated, personalized experiences to luxury travelers.
The Honeymoon & Destination Wedding Leaders Alliance is a network of carefully selected travel advisors who excel in destination wedding and honeymoon travel planning. These elite advisors provide sophisticated, personalized experiences in the most desirable destinations and venues to discerning honeymoon and destination wedding travelers.
Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
A Honeymoon Wishes Agent provides the only full service honeymoon registry for couples that expect a higher standard for their wedding.
Trusted Travel Advisor: A Trusted Travel Advisor credentials, resources and global connections translates to today’s consumer in respectful interactions, confidentiality, knowledge, and client advocacy of travel services provided in parallel with building long lasting client relationships that builds with each interaction.  A Trusted Travel Advisor knows their client better than the client may know themselves and puts those polishing touches on each travel collaboration.

My Places

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    Rudyard Kipling's '8th Wonder of the World'

    New Zealand South Island

    You arrive in the North Island but many would say the adventure truly begins on The South Island. Incredible variety that is even more evident through seasonal changes from the pristine beaches and water playground of the Abel Tasman and the coastal hiking mecca of the Marlboro Sounds to the spectacular mountain vistas of the Southern Alps, it's...
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    Water from the rock: Tarawera Falls

    New Zealand North Island

    As you will find when you travel to New Zealand, the phrase 'where do I begin' absolutely applies! We began our journey with a few days on the coast just west of Auckland at a cliff top resort 15 minutes from the charming town of Waiuku. Castaways Resort provided a wonderful base to catch our breath and prepare for the month-long journey ...
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